uppipe and downpipe install

[fastjim]

hey guys i just got my xmas presents in the mail... aps uppipe w/tapered turbine entry and invidia downpipe... im so excited but when i searched the how to installs and stuff it looks like a lot of work and pain in the a$$ work that needs to be done to install by your self... does anyone know a shop that is reputable in this field that dont cost an arm and a leg to get it installed? in in the levittown area but willing to drive for quality work.. thanks for anyhelp

[Smokescreen]

Precision Tuning in Brick, NJ for the uppipe, the downpipe you can do yourself (you'll need an o2 wrench). There is CarVersion2 in Delaware too.

[S4toSTI]

I would pm troll... he may have a special shop to help you out.

[fastjim]

do you have any phone #'s or prices for percision tuning?

[TehWagon]

precisions good (look them up on nasioc, i believe they are a vendor) but there are plenty of people on here, myself included, that could help for beer and food... it's not that much of a pita...

[JDMISACULT]

xoticmotorsports seems to be closer to you

[D Money]

Xotic Motorsports
[do not post contact info for non-vendors]

Precision Tuning
945 Cedarbridge Ave
[do not post contact info for non-vendors]

Both are very good guys/shops. Honestly dude, its a hard install but with a couple subie buddies there to help, the job can be done in 5 hrs or under.

[TROLL]

sowwie, contact info/pricing cannot be posted about those who are not vendors on the forum. feel free to discuss reviews though, in the appropriate section.
bryan

[D Money]

sowwie, contact info/pricing cannot be posted about those who are not vendors on the forum. feel free to discuss reviews though, in the appropriate section.
bryan
Haha, yea I put that in my post.

[D Money]

How to install an Up-pipe:


Parts List:

Up pipe
Studs (4)
Gasket


Recommended Tools List:

Long nose pliers
Wire cutters
WD-40
Flat head screw driver
Philips head screw driver
Socket Wrench
10mm Socket
12mm Socket (not shown)
14mm Socket
Socket Wrench extension
14mm open end wrench
10mm open end wrench
Oxygen sensor wrench


There are 4 basic steps to installing the up pipe:


Remove the Factory Exhaust System (2 Hours)
Remove the Factory Turbocharger (1 Hour)
Install the TXS Cat-less Uppipe (2 Hours)
Final Inspection and adjustments (1 Hour)
NOTE: It is best to do this step while the car is cool, as the muffler remains hot long after the car has stopped running.

Jack the rear of the car up and place car jacks under each side of the car.

Use a 14mm socket wrench and 14mm box end wrench to remove the 2 bolts that hold the stock rear muffler assembly to the rear center pipe. Retain bolts and gasket as you will re-use them to install the new muffler.

Spray a light lubricant (like WD-40) onto the 3 rubber muffler mounts and than remove the stock muffler from the mounts. Be sure to support the muffler as you remove it from the mounts otherwise it will fall on you!

NOTE: It’s best to install the exhaust when the car and exhaust is cool.

Spray all bolts and exhaust hangers with WD-40 and let soak for a few minutes to ease the removal and installation process.

Exhaust installation is much easier with two sets of hands. Get a friend to help you in exchange for letting them drive your WRX for a few minutes after the install is done!

Read the ENTIRE directions first as it will likely save you time!

Step 1: Factory Exhaust Removal:

Remove the intercooler by loosening the two bolts securing it to the mount. Loosen the intercooler hoses from the throttle body and the turbocharger. Remove the intercooler by gently pulling up and back.

Remove both intercooler brackets.

Remove the turbocharger upper heat shield (7, 10mm bolts).

See below.


Remove the turbocharger lower heat shield (3, 10mm bolts).

Unbolt the downpipe from the turbocharger (5, 14mm nuts). Disconnect the connector going to the rear oxygen sensor. Push in or cut the plastic clip that holds the rear oxygen sensor to the crossmember.

Remove the bolt that holds the downpipe bracket to the transmission.

Remove the bolt that holds the catpipe to the hanger bracket. Retain this bolt as it will be used when you install the downpipe.

Remove the downpipe.

Remove the rear oxygen sensor from the downpipe. Do not touch the sensor tip and keep it clean and free from contamination until it is re-installed.

Step 2: Remove the Factory Turbocharger

Drain the coolant. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator to drain the coolant and remove the coolant pressure cap.

Remove the two rubber coolant lines.

Remove the hard oil line by unbolting the banjo connection on top of the turbo. Be sure not to lose the 2 copper crush washers on both sides of the banjo joint. Remove the turbocharger. Remove the 3, 14mm nuts securing the turbocharger to the uppipe. You may have to slightly bend the hard oil line to remove the turbo. Pull up on the turbocharger and slip the bottom rubber oil drain line off.

Remove the upper up pipe mounting bracket (bolts to up pipe with two studs).

Step 3: Install Up Pipe

Remove front plastic splash guard at the bottom of the engine bay by removing the 3, 1mm bolts and 3 plastic fasteners.

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Remove factory oxygen sensor located in the passenger side exhaust manifold. Use of an 02 sensor wrench is highly recommend as to prevent damage to 02 sensor. The 02 sensor can be accessed through a port located in the front passenger wheel well by removing the plastic fasteners and plastic cover.

Remove the factory heat shield on the passenger side exhaust manifold secured by 4, 12mm bolts.

Unbolt the factory uppipe from the exhaust manifold by removing the two 14mm bolts. Save the gasket or replace with a new one.!

Remove the factory uppipe through the turbocharger area. Install the supplied studs into TXS Uppipe. Installing studs after inserting the TXS Uppipe may ease installation into the turbocharger bracket.

Reinstall or replace the exhaust manifold gasket and bolt the up pipe onto the exhaust manifold. If you opted to leave the studs out of the up pipe you must install those now. Re-install the upper up pipe bracket. It is critical that the up pipe is bolted and torqued to the exhaust manifold first (before being bolted to the turbocharger) to avoid an exhaust leak.

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Step 4: Install the Turbocharger

Lower turbocharger onto the uppipe, ensuring that the oil drain line inserts fully into the rubber drain hose and spring clamp is in place. If installed improperly, serious engine damage can occur if engine is starved of oil.

Reattach the rubber coolant lines and spring clamps.

Install the oil feed line making sure that a cooper washer is used on both sides of the banjo bolt.

Torque the turbocharger onto the up pipe with the three 14mm nuts.

Reinstall the coolant assembly hoses and spring clamps.

Step 5: Double Check Your Installation and Make Adjustments

Refill coolant and oil. See step 3 for details on bleeding coolant system of air.

Start the car.

Bleed the coolant system of air by removing the coolant pressure cap while car is still cold but running. Add coolant until the reservoir is completely full. Replace pressure cap.

[TehWagon]

shouldn't you take teh numbers out of your post as per troll????

[UnderPoweredRS]

PM I do uppipe/downpipe installs for a fee.

[Smokescreen]

I forgot to say there are some nice DIY write-ups in the Subaru/Saab Tech Sticky in Japanese section by JoeScooby...

Link-
http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7654

[TROLL]

subwrxkid... DO NOT post contact info of non-vendors. i already explained this once, and i wont do it again.
bryan

[D Money]

subwrxkid... DO NOT post contact info of non-vendors. i already explained this once, and i wont do it again.
bryan
Um, I was never warned # 1. I thought you just couldnt post up prices, anyways my bad dude.

[silver05bullet]

why not call them and see if they want to be vendors for the site, u could make some dough of off calling local business and say hey you want to advertise on this site called tst with a large group of people from your local area i bet half of the business would go for it for a reasonable price

[D Money]

why not call them and see if they want to be vendors for the site, u could make some dough of off calling local business and say hey you want to advertise on this site called tst with a large group of people from your local area i bet half of the business would go for it for a reasonable price
OT, just PM TROLL, allthough that idea might fly like a lead balloon.

[fastjim]

thanks for all the info guys but i got arrangements to have it installed now (well sorta just have to pick a day) now the only other ? is my uppipe got put on backorder after i ordered it so i was wondering you know how some uppipes have the flex in them and others dont does it really make a difference on the sealing and not leaking of the pipe if it does then ill have to get another one with the flex if it doesnt really matter then ill just get the invidia one at xpsi on friday...

[TROLL]

the flex joint is pretty common nowadays just to be safe, but i wouldnt say its necessary. i have an sti uppipe which has an 'expansion joint' which absorbs any heat expansion and i'm pretty happy with it. i'd say any quality uppipe with good reviews should be fine though, flex or not.
new gaskets are a must though, and a proper torque sequence.
bryan